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What they didn't teach you in art school : what you actually need to know to succeed in the industry / Rosalind Davis & Annabel Tilley.

Contributor(s): Publisher: London : Ilex, [2019]Description: 1 volume : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 19 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781781577097
Subject(s):
Contents:
After art school -- Communication -- Representing yourself -- Projects & proposals -- The business of being an artist -- Philosophies for surviving and thriving as an artist -- Expanding your practice.
Summary: You have the artistic talent, but do you know how to make a success of it? The thing they don't teach you in art school is just how active and engaged you need to be; you'll have to become your own finance, business and marketing manager, as well as a researcher, curator and administrator. This book is the ultimate survival guide to life as an artist, and the perfect springboard for aspiring artists who haven't yet given up the day job. The book provides expert advice, tips and inspiration to help you build a successful career - giving you the opportunity to nurture your true talent.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

After art school -- Communication -- Representing yourself -- Projects & proposals -- The business of being an artist -- Philosophies for surviving and thriving as an artist -- Expanding your practice.

You have the artistic talent, but do you know how to make a success of it? The thing they don't teach you in art school is just how active and engaged you need to be; you'll have to become your own finance, business and marketing manager, as well as a researcher, curator and administrator. This book is the ultimate survival guide to life as an artist, and the perfect springboard for aspiring artists who haven't yet given up the day job. The book provides expert advice, tips and inspiration to help you build a successful career - giving you the opportunity to nurture your true talent.